Rapper Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi have confirmed that they are ending their relationship, months after reports and photos of their private wedding created a buzz on social media. The two shared a similar statement requesting privacy and asking people not to speculate about their personal lives.
Months after their reported secret wedding made headlines, rapper Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi have announced their divorce. The couple confirmed on August 31 that they had mutually decided to separate and continue their lives on different paths.
Both Badshah and Isha shared identical statements on Instagram, stressing that the decision was made with mutual respect and requesting fans and the media to respect their privacy.
Badshah and Isha Rikhi Confirm Their Separation
In their official statement, the former couple said they had jointly decided to part ways.
Badshah and Isha stated that their decision was mutual and asked everyone to avoid making assumptions about the reasons behind their separation.
They said this would be their only public statement regarding the matter and appealed to people not to fuel further rumours or speculation surrounding their relationship.
The announcement comes several months after their alleged wedding photographs circulated widely across social media. At the time, Badshah had largely remained silent about the reports.
Wedding Rumours Began After Photos Went Viral
Speculation about Badshah and Isha Rikhi’s marriage first surfaced in March 2026, when photos and videos believed to be from their wedding ceremony appeared online.
The pictures were reportedly shared by Isha’s mother, Poonam Rikhi, and quickly attracted attention on social media.
In the viral images, Badshah was seen wearing a brown kurta paired with a golden saafa, while Isha appeared in traditional bridal attire in red.
Reports suggested that the ceremony was a private affair attended mainly by close family members and friends.
Despite the widespread discussion surrounding the wedding pictures, Badshah did not immediately make a public statement about the marriage.
Isha Later Confirmed She Was Married
Months after the wedding reports emerged, Isha Rikhi appeared to confirm her marriage during an Instagram Ask Me Anything session.
When a follower directly asked whether she was married, the actress responded that she was. She also referred to Badshah as her “Pati Dev”, further strengthening reports about their relationship and marriage.
Her response was widely seen as the first direct confirmation from either member of the couple regarding their marital status.
Isha Also Spoke About Their Instagram Activity
During the same social media interaction, Isha also addressed another topic that had caught the attention of fans—the fact that she and Badshah did not follow each other on Instagram.
She jokingly suggested that Badshah should explain the situation to curious followers.
Isha also shared what was described as the couple’s first official photograph together, giving fans another glimpse into their previously private relationship.
Who Is Actress Isha Rikhi?
Isha Rikhi is an actress and model from Chandigarh who has established herself primarily in the Punjabi entertainment industry.
She made her Punjabi cinema debut with Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De in 2013 and later appeared in several films, including Happy Go Lucky, Ardaas and Mindo Taseeldarni.
Isha also entered Bollywood with Nawabzaade in 2018.
Reports had suggested that she and Badshah were in a relationship for several years before their reported private wedding.
Badshah and Isha Request Privacy
With their latest announcement, Badshah and Isha Rikhi have made it clear that they do not intend to discuss the details of their separation publicly.
The former couple has requested privacy during this period and urged people not to create further theories or assumptions about their relationship.
Their announcement has brought an end to months of speculation surrounding their marriage and personal lives, with both choosing to move forward separately after mutually deciding to part ways.